The number of young people involved in Scouts in St Albans is at a 25-year high.
Census figures showed over the last two years, the Scout section, which includes children aged 10 to 14, has grown by over five per cent, and the Explorer section, which includes children aged 14 to 17, has grown by over 18 per cent.
A spokesperson for the Scouts said: “The reason for the high levels of growth is due to the amazing programmes organised by volunteers. With activities ranging from air activities to cooking, emergency aid to global issues, and pioneering to water activities, more Scouts are being retained, and new young people are joining.”
Scouting offers over 250 activities. Young people can also learn and develop skills for life, such as communication, independence, leadership, problem solving, responsibility and team working.
Nigel, an adult volunteer, said: “Scouting provides a wide range of activities for children and young people. As they move up to the next section, the challenges will change. As a Squirrel – boys and girls aged four to six – a child may make a fruit kebab. As an Explorer, young people will work as a team to cook a three-course meal. That would include having a budget, shopping for the items and doing the cooking.”
Head to www.scouts.org.uk/join for further information about all of the sections and volunteering.
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